Battle of Suiyang: A Tang garrison (7,000 men) under Zhang Xun defends their fortress against the rebel army at Suiyang. Zhang makes multiple attempts to get food from nearby fortresses, but this is refused. After a desperate 10-month siege, Suiyang becomes overrun by rebel forces who take the city. Because of famine a estimated 20,000 to 30,000 citizens are cannibalized, only 400 people are left.